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Supreme Court Limits Scope of Judicial Review in NEPA Cases

On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition et al. v. Eagle County, Colorado et al. This decision held that agencies are afforded substantial deference in National...more

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New York AG Intensifies Investigation and Enforcement Against Alleged Medicaid Fraud

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On June 30, 2025, New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James announced new lawsuits, criminal charges, and settlements with 25 New York transportation companies related to alleged schemes to defraud Medicaid of millions....more

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Restores Full Bonus Depreciation for Qualifying Aircraft

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On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. That legislation contained a wide variety of provisions as part of the administration’s tax reform agenda. One significant...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing...

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a June 5th Interpretive Letter clarifying the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to United Nations specification packaging exceptions...more

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The OBBB Act | Enhancing U.S. National Security & Defense Capabilities

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On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The OBBB Act would provide roughly $156 billion in funding for the Defense Department,...more

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The OBBB Act | Infrastructure Overhaul: Transportation, Energy & Water Reforms

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On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The legislation spans multiple sectors, with investments in aviation and maritime...more

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The OBBB Act | Transformative Changes in Infrastructure, Tax, Education, National Security and Agriculture: Insights from the 'One...

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On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act), that encompasses extensive reforms affecting various sectors of interest to Nossaman...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (7/14)

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Gov. JB Pritzker issues executive order for state agencies to assess 'disastrous' Trump tariffs- “Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate the economic impact Illinois could...more

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Tesla Faces Legal Battles Over Vehicle Fires and Autopilot-Related Fatalities

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Tesla Inc., a leading innovator in electric vehicles, is under increasing legal scrutiny as two major product liability cases bring safety concerns about its cars into sharp focus. These lawsuits highlight alleged design...more

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After Twenty Years, In Re Rail Freight Ends With Summary Judgment For Defendant Rail Companies After Judge Finds Inadequate...

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On June 24, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia granted defendant rail companies’ motion for summary judgment on a Sherman Act Section 1 claim. In a lengthy and sweeping multi-district...more

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Driving in Flip Flops: Does it Affect Your Car Accident Claim?

Flip flops may be the most popular type of footwear in Florida, and it’s easy to understand why. But while they’re comfortable in the heat, they aren’t the best shoes for every type of situation. They aren’t ideal for...more

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Rescinding U.S. Roadless Rule Reignites Centuries-old Debate About State Rights And Environmental Protections On Public Lands

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins’ announcement at a Western Governors Association meeting in June 2025 to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, commonly known as the Roadless Rule, is...more

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NY Appellate Division Reverses Trial Court, Grants Summary Judgment to Middle Vehicle in Rear-End Collision

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Portorreal v. Mann, et al., 237 A.D.3d 1120 (2d Dept 2025) - The owner and operator of the middle vehicle in a three-vehicle accident moved for summary judgment. The moving defendant argued that it was stopped 5 to 10 feet...more

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Florida Court Affirms Summary Judgment Based on Unrebutted Testimony of Phantom Vehicle in Rear-End Collision

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Allstate Fire & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Schroeder, No. 1D2023-3363, 2025 WL 1174126 (Fla. 1st DCA Apr. 23, 2025) - This case arises out of a multi-vehicle accident in which the operator of the rearward vehicle claimed that she was...more

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PHMSA Seeks Feedback from Energy Sector, Others on Possible Amendments to Federal Hazmat Rules

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Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group breaks down an advance notice of proposed rulemaking by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on possible amendments to the Hazardous Materials...more

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The New NEPA: Federal Agencies Overhaul Procedures for Environmental Reviews

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On July 3, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Army Corps”), and the Departments of Energy (“DOE”), Interior (“DOI”), Transportation (“DOT”),...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials Regulations: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Letter of Interpretation...

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a May 2, 2025, Letter of Interpretation (“LOI”) addressing the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to the use of...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - July 2025

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Will California’s CEQA Reform Impact Condemnation? 

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Acquiring property for public projects typically does not occur until after the project has received environmental approval.  In California, complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) can sometimes take...more

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Executive Orders Aim to Boost Drones, eVTOLs, Counter-UAS and Supersonic Flight

Drones and eVTOLS EO. Promotes U.S. “development, commercialization, and export” of drones and creates eVTOL integration pilot program. Counter-UAS EO. Directs the U.S. Government to find ways to safeguard critical...more

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Repurposing EV Batteries for Second-Life Stationary Storage/Market Landscape and Key Policy Challenges: ACEEE Policy Brief

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (“ACEEE”) released a policy brief titled: Repurposing EV Batteries for Second-Life Stationary Storage: Market Landscape and Key Challenges (“Policy Brief”)....more

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Broad Street Brief: HBSE, Comcast Acquire Market East Properties

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Mayor Parker Strikes Deal with DC 33 - Trash collectors and other frontline City workers will return to work after the Parker administration reached a deal with AFSCME District Council 33 early Wednesday morning. The...more

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Fasten Your Seatbelts: Public Charters Face Regulatory Headwinds

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As travel has rebounded in the past few years and airline startups seek creative ways to enter the market, a growing number have turned to a niche area of regulation: the public charter model under 14 C.F.R. Part 380 (“Part...more

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Pedestrian's Rights in California

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It is important for Californians to know their rights as pedestrians so that if something happens that harms them or their property, they will be fairly compensated for it. This knowledge will also help keep you safe while...more

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Major pro-housing CEQA reform legislation signed into California law

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On June 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131), both of which took effect immediately....more

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